Currently in his third year with a double major in sociology and crime, law and deviance, 20-year old Andre Woodroffe has made many contributions this academic year to athletics at UTM, a school known more for its academic success than its emphasis on sports.
Woodroffe juggles several responsibilities. In addition to his courses, he works as [...]
UTM athlete profile: Andre Woodroffe
Majors squeeze by Icedogs in season finale
Fans here to celebrate Fan Appreciation Day filled the seats of the Hersey Centre for the Mississauga St. Mike’s Majors final regular season game Sunday afternoon. Despite their mediocre play of late, the Majors did not disappoint and awarded their fans with a hard fought 2-1 victory.
The first period saw sloppy play from both teams, [...]
The best and worst of Canada’s Olympic run
Jon Montgomery’s gold medal celebration
The 30-year-old from Russell, Manitoba sent the entire country into a frenzy after winning the gold medal in men’s skeleton on February 19 with an overall time of 3:29.73 through four heats. The part-time auctioneer had a memorable and exuberant celebration once he found out he beat favorite Martins Dukurs of [...]
Injuries and bad weather plagues Winter Olympics
Even before the Winter Games began on February 12, disaster had already struck.
Nodar Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old luger from Georgia, died after a horrifying accident during a training session at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, B.C. Heading into the final turn of the course, Kumaritashvili lost control of his sled and was sent flying over [...]
OHL’s best dominate the Majors
What was expected to be a competitive match between the top two teams in the central division last Friday night turned out to be a disappointing outing for the St. Mikes Majors and their fans, as the Barrie Colts defeated the Majors 4-0 at the Hersey Centre. The defeat marked the first time this season [...]
Eagles win big against lethargic UTSC
In their first game of the new semester on Wednesday night against the UTSC Racoons, the Eagles came out strong and never looked back. By the end of the night, they earned themselves a well deserved 62-44 victory on their home court against a normally chippy UTSC opponent.
Taking advantage of UTSCs sloppy play and careless [...]
Jack’s success could result in Calderon departure
Before making a return on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, Jose Calderon was hampered by a hip injury that had him sidelined since December 11. Prior to this injury, it appeared that the Raptors were heading in a direction reminiscent of last seasons woes.
Sporting a 10-15 record at the time, the Raptors showed a [...]
Golf to tee off at the RAWC next semester
As winter approaches and temperatures decrease, it would be a safe bet to say that the golf season is long over. Having put all their clubs away, golf fanatics must now wait at least four or five months before they can make their next tee shot. They will, of course, start out the new season [...]
The Raptors’ ability to comeback will define their season
Currently holding a 6-7 record, and coming off a dismal 1-3 road trip which saw them lose three games in a row to Phoenix, Denver and Utah, it appears that the Raptors are doing their best impression of last years squad. Weak interior defense, inconsistent shooting and poor chemistry continue to plague the Raptors. Their [...]
Majors capitalize on Belleville’s penalty woes for hard-earned victory
The St. Mikes Majors dominated their opponents on November 6, much like they have dominated the entire league so far this season — with physical play and persistent offensive pressure. After winning eight of their last ten games, the 5-2 victory pushes the Majors record to 13-4-1 on the season and puts them only two [...]
